The honest truth
Tax season in Kenya is stressful.
Here's why.
It's not because Kenyans don't care. It's because the system was never designed to be understood.
The language is impenetrable
PAYE, WHT, TOT, SHIF, instalment tax, nil returns — KRA documents read like a different language. Most people give up reading halfway.
It's hard to know what applies to you
The rules for a salaried employee are completely different from a freelancer — yet the same KRA portal serves everyone as if they're the same person.
The penalties make you freeze
KES 2,000 late filing fee + 2% interest per month. The fear of getting it wrong keeps more people from filing than it should.
Built differently
We built TaxSimple around how Kenyans actually work.
Not how the tax code assumes you work.
You might have multiple income sources
Most Kenyans earn from more than one place — employment, side gigs, rental income. TaxSimple handles all of them together, not in silos.
You might not have an accountant
That's fine. TaxSimple explains everything as you go — what a tax is, why it applies, what to do about it. You shouldn't need a professional for the basics.
You probably learned about taxes from a friend
Word-of-mouth tax advice is how Kenya works. TaxSimple formalises that — giving you reliable answers grounded in actual Kenya tax law, not hearsay.
See it in action
This is what it looks like inside.
The onboarding wizard tells you where Free is enough
Five questions. No jargon. At the end, TaxSimple shows exactly which taxes are relevant and when Core starts to matter.
- Shows when Free is enough for a simple situation
- Flags when Core becomes useful for invoicing or imports
- Takes under 2 minutes to complete
How do you earn income?
Your records come together in one place
Import a P9, M-Pesa statement, or invoices and see the data organised into one clear tax summary.
- Import P9s, M-Pesa PDFs, and invoices into one place
- Core adds eTIMS invoicing and guided filing
- Free still handles simple salary-only situations
Tax summary
The AI answers your specific question, not a generic FAQ
Ask it anything about your situation. It knows Kenya tax law for 2024/25, explains things in plain English or Swahili, and keeps the answer grounded.
- Grounded in Kenya tax law for 2024/25
- Explains things in plain English or Swahili
- Free: 6/day, Core: 30/day, Pro: unlimited when launched
AI Tax Assistant
Yes — that's correct. Your client deducted 5% WHT (KES 2,500) on a professional fee of KES 50,000. This is their legal obligation under the Income Tax Act.
You'll receive a WHT certificate. When you file your annual return, that KES 2,500 is credited against your total income tax liability — so you're not taxed twice.
When your situation needs more
TaxSimple will never push you to upgrade unless your situation actually calls for it.
Free covers simple situations. Core appears when you need invoicing, imports, or guided filing.
You add side income or client income
TaxSimple shows a prompt explaining that Core handles WHT reconciliation and eTIMS invoicing for this situation.
You are ready to file
TaxSimple shows a prompt explaining that Core members get a guided step-by-step iTax walkthrough so nothing gets missed.
Instalment tax is due
TaxSimple shows a prompt explaining that Core sends reminders before each deadline and calculates exactly what to pay.
You manage multiple taxpayers
TaxSimple shows a prompt explaining that Pro is built for that and invites you to join the waitlist.
All consultants are ICPAK-registered or hold CPA(K) certification
Your data is encrypted and only shared with the consultant you book
Not satisfied? We'll reassign or refund — no questions asked